As several companies across the globe move closer to delivering scaled production of solar EVs, a team in China has taken sustainable transportation a step further by creating a solar vehicle that runs entirely on energy from the sun. Introducing the Tianjin solar car.
Garnering range from that giant, burning ball of gas that peers down on us each day feels like a no-brainer, and that’s a…
With a tremendous number of bespoke EVs that have already arrived this year, there has never been a more exciting time to switch to go all-electric. A number of factors will play into your EV decision, regardless of whether it’s a lease or a purchase. Aside from the…
The new belt-drive Honbike U4 electric bike looks so good, you’d think it was a purely pedal bike
July 8, 2022
Electric bikes are great for a lot of things. They get you where you’re going faster than a traditional bike, cut through traffic faster than a car, and are more fun than both. But the downside is that they can often be rather chunky looking. Some are even downright…
Tesla expands deployment of Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations
July 8, 2022
Tesla appears to now expand its deployment of Starlink satellite internet systems at Supercharger stations as the satellite dish appears at a new station.
The Supercharger network currently undeniably offers the best charging experience for electric cars. Other charging networks are closing the gap, but Tesla’s early investment in offering a great complimentary charging experience has paid…
For the first time ever, wind and solar produced 17.96% more electricity in the month of April than nuclear power plants.
Further, electrical generation by clean energy – which included biomass, geothermal, and hydropower and was driven by strong solar and wind growth…
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July 8, 2022
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Ahead of its start of production this fall, Lexus continues to share more glimpses of its RZ 450e electric SUV and its exciting yoke steer-by-wire-system. Before test drives begin for consumers, some media outlets have been able to get behind the wheel yoke of the Lexus RZ 450e and document the drive. Check out the video below.
Lexus exists as a subsidiary of Toyota, so it should come as no…
Tesla is preparing to open up its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles in the US later this year, according to a memo from the White House.
The company already announced plans to open its Supercharger network to all-electric vehicles globally, but the…
Want to downsize a car but not ready for a bicycle? Here’s why you need a seated electric scooter
July 7, 2022
Gas prices are ridiculously high and they just keep climbing. Your car isn’t getting any cheaper, but buying a new electric car also isn’t in your budget (and let’s face it, putting one more car on the roads isn’t helping anyone either). An electric bike would be a…
The world’s first electric timber truck has been delivered in Sweden, and it can haul 80 tons
July 7, 2022
In what the companies are calling a “world’s first,” commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania AB has delivered its first electric timber truck to SCA – Europe’s largest private forest owner. The all-electric timber truck has a massive capacity of 80 tons and represents Sweden’s next step in becoming an entirely fossil fuel-free society.
Scania AB is a commercial vehicle manufacturer…
